BayCare and Zipline plan healthcare drone delivery network in Florida
BayCare partnered with Zipline to build a healthcare drone delivery network in Florida, starting in the St. Petersburg-Clearwater area in late 2027 before broader Tampa Bay expansion.
Evidence notes
- The network is planned for lab samples, medications and critical supplies between facilities and directly to patients homes.
- BayCare expects the service to launch in late 2027, beginning in the St. Petersburg-Clearwater area.
- Zipline will provide the autonomous drone delivery technology for the healthcare network.
Company context
Zipline develops and operates autonomous drone delivery networks for medical logistics, food, retail and last-mile fulfillment.